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Alexander Hamilton’s New Jersey Roots – Morristown Known as the “the cockpit of the american revolution,” New Jersey has a rich history from the american revolution. During what was the 2nd winter encampment in Morristown, and the 4th in New Jersey, the winter of 1780 was the worst winter of the war to that point. In fact, historians state the winter of 1780 was the worst winter of the 18th century! Yet for some reason everyone thinks Valley Forge was the worst winter, yet it was Jockey Hollow’s cold, snow,…